Inspiring Collaboration | Promoting Philanthropy | Building Community
Sustaining Nonprofits
We are the trusted resource for local nonprofit organizations in Routt and Moffat Counties, providing tools and training to increase their effectiveness and sustainability and helping them amplify their impact.
Impactful Grantmaking
Our trusted partnerships with donors and nonprofits and our expertise in effective philanthropy enable us to grant year-round, to pivot during a crisis or a unique opportunity, and to direct funds where needed most.
Meaningful Philanthropy
We are passionate about connecting donors with giving opportunities aligned with their unique passions and vision. We help create personalized plans for philanthropy with the goal of building a culture of engaged giving.
Building Community
Making an impact is only possible when you intimately understand the community. We engage with organizations across the region, listen to community concerns, and provide resources and expertise.
OUR MISSION
Leading transformational change throughout the Yampa Valley by engaging donors in purposeful philanthropy, empowering local nonprofit organizations, inspiring impactful grantmaking, and collaborating to build vibrant communities.
OUR VISION
A thriving and connected Yampa Valley where there are opportunities and resources for all.
OUR VALUES
Leadership
We are trusted leaders tackling challenging community issues.
Collaboration
We work with diverse partners to leverage resources and achieve common goals.
Stewardship
We transparently and efficiently manage the resources with which we are entrusted.
Innovation
We embrace innovative thinking that sparks solutions leading to lasting change.
Accountability
We hold ourselves to the highest standards and honor our commitments.
Heritage
We recognize and celebrate the history of the Yampa Valley.
Every day we meet with partners, new and longstanding, to pass on our passion to build a better Yampa Valley. If you have a passion, we can help you find the best way to pass it on.
Latest News
2026 Legacy of Philanthropy Award – Bud and Jane Romberg
For nearly six decades, Bud and Jane Romberg have quietly helped shape the Yampa Valley through a remarkable combination of service, leadership, generosity, and community commitment. Their impact can be found in our schools, arts organizations, healthcare initiatives,...
2026 Individual Philanthropists of the Year – Mark and Mary Stevens
When Mark and Mary first visited the Yampa Valley in 2002 with their four-year-old twin boys for a ski weekend, they had no idea that Steamboat Springs would eventually become home. What began as a family getaway grew into a deep connection with the community, and in...
2026 Youth Philanthropist of the Year – Vanessa Avitia
Born and raised in the Yampa Valley, Vanessa has dedicated countless hours to strengthening our community through volunteerism, leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. From an early age, Vanessa learned the importance of giving back from her parents, who taught her that...